Comparison Of The Respiratory System Between Mimus...

Topic - A comparison of the respiratory system between Mimus Polyglottos and Orcinus Orca. I. Introduction While the Mimus Polyglottos lives on land and the Orcinus Orca lives in the sea, the respiratory system of these two species is worth perceiving the way they have evolved from there past ancestors and the similarities these two bring together. As time goes by, these two species have changed from very modest animals to more progressive animals. There respiratory systems have advanced depending on their environment. By proceeding into the way these two species have evolved we can create a more unfathomable and complex understanding of the respiratory system between the two. II. Background information on Orcinus Orca †¢ Orcas are very†¦show more content†¦(Mortola, 2001). While an Orca breathes, the blow that looks like it’s in the water is the water vapor condensing in the respiratory gases as they enlarge in the cool air. †¢ The Orca can hold its breath for a lengthier amount of time and exchange more lung air with each breath in comparison to a person. (Hoelzel, 1998). †¢ Water that is on top of the blowhole when the powerful exhale begins is forced up with the exhaled respiratory gases. †¢ The whale’s lungs contain more alveoli and they are surrounded by two layers of capillaries increasing surface area for better gas exchange (Likens, 1979). †¢ Compared to humans a killer whale holds its breath for longer and exchanges more lung air with each breath (Hoelzel, 1998). V. Mimus Polyglottos respiratory system: †¢ The Polyglottos has a two-cycle respiratory system in contrast to mammals who only have one. †¢ Polyglottos have some control over the respiratory system that is essential to allow the creation of muddled sounds (Goller, 2010). †¢ The Polyglottos has four chambers in their heart. †¢ Polyglottos are changed early to low oxygen conditions since the strategy of the respiratory and circulatory system makes their oxygen uptake very resourceful. †¢ Polyglottos have comparatively small, non-inflatable lungs and nine air sacs that play a vital role in ventilation but are not directly involved in the exchange of